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Thought I'd update this with what fixed the issue:

Took it into my mechanic, told them it was overheating when idling. (Temperature gauge sitting a good few mm to the right of the centre)

They ran a pressure test, replaced a few hose clamps.

Ran it again, no issues with leaks.

Still showing overheating temp when idling, so that isn't the issue.

They got the temp gun on it. Showed normal temperature.

Turns out the fix was to tighten the ground screw on the cluster.

-I had heard of this ground screw, but had dismissed it due to my temp gauge not flickering. (Not relevant to reading high) But I was wrong.

Temps now showing normal.

Where abouts is the ground screw located, do you need to remove the whole cluster ?

M20B25 engine is making a strange ticking sound. Has done so for the last 20,000 km's since I owned the vehicle. Not sure if this is a common problem or not - can't seem to find any info on it. Haven't had any engine warnings in this time and has been regularly serviced every 5,000kms. Engine has done 235,000kms. Thought it was something to do with the belts but there was no change after the mechanic readjusted them. Does not make the noise when coasting in neutral

My E30 does the same thing, had a mechanic do some work on it and he said that its pretty common on the E30s to do this, i took his word for it so i guess its nothing to worry about.

Yea me too. If its leaking badly check it doesnt have scoring or pitting on the shaft. This can keep leaks going even with new seals.Dont know much about where to buy seals or rebuild kits sorry.

Cheers mate I have put a 2nd hand 1 in now , just thought some1 might want this for parts or to refurb ,

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sh*t the leek is back !

"Leaking"

Lol I'm a technician I got my job from passing physics not English I'm a terrible speller thanks haha

Sell my old steering rack it works but as title say it is leeking,

Leek is coming from the shaft/rack, was leeking out of the boot when it was on my car,

It still worked just peeed out a bit of oil when turning

If someone know how to fix them or has a seal kit lying aroung it could be an easy fix for you.

$20 not sure on postage maybe add another $10

Ah, Ok, makes sense. If you are paying someone to do it then yes, can be cheaper to swap in another rack.

Just make sure the one you are getting has no leaks, double-check with the seller.

cheers mate hopefully it doesn't have any leaks he said it didn't but it cant be worse than mine squirting fluid out everywhere, just jacked it up this morning so gona try swap it out today.

Thanks everyone for you offers i found one at tasman auto yesterday so ill go with that since its easy for me to just go pick it up,

You should convert to E36 rack...much cheaper and faster.

I would like to do this at some stage i figure if i manage to swap the E30 rack with the same then when i come to do the E36 swap ill have a better understanding of what to do, might need to try find someone to help that's done this before.

Thanks !

Pretty sure it will fit in place and all bolt up correctly, the only difference might be the number of turns from lock-to-lock for the rack. Would still get you a warrant though.

Is it not easier / cheaper to stop the existing rack from leaking?

The garage wanted to charge me $500 to pull it out and replace the seals on the rack, i found the 1986 rack for $100 buck so i figured if i can swap it out this weekend and get my recheck done by 28 days then it'll be cheaper and i will have learned a bit of knowledge on swapping the rack since i want to upgrade to an E36 rack ? ( i think thats the one) at some stage. Then hope fully i can rebuild the old one and either sell it or keep for a spear,

Hey guys,

Anyone know if a 1986 e30 318i steering rack will fit into a e30 1987 325i ?

Need it for a WOF :/

Need a replacement steering rack for an e30 325i 1987, failed wof as it is leeking, need to come with steering rack boot also.

Please help !

text or call if easier 021403977

Cleaned out the ICV on the E30 today, sanded it back and polished it up, came out quite nice =]

Cheers guys, ill have a look on youtube if all else fails ill take it to the lock smith ! thanks

The main key has snapped in half in the ignition of my 325i 87 e30,

The WOF man has passed it (this time) any ideas on how to get the other half of the key out of the ignition ?

I don't know too much still learning but could it be the the fuel supply cant keep up when you floor it, fuel filter ? injectors a bit blocked ? just a thought .

Putting a good oil in it and changing it regularly is probably more important than the brand of filter you are using. If you are changing the oil regularly then the RYCO filter will be fine.

I would suggest you check when the timing belt and tensioner were last changed, you say the top was rebuilt, check these were replaced at the same time.

Personally I would also pull all the brakes apart and check the condition of the pads, rotors, hoses and fluid.

Great advice ! I plan to change it every 3 months.There is a sticker stating timing belt was done at 200xxx km and has currently done 220xxx as for the tensioner im not too sure if it was done at the same time or not.

Good idea abut the breaks i might do this when i have a spear weekend (there like gold when you have a misses and kid hope she doesn't see this)

I know i need to bleed the breaks they are working okay currently but when i did the clutch slave before i started the fulid was lower than low and think it got a bit of air in the system so thats on the list, i might do it all at the same time.

Thank you very much for the advice !

Very interesting videos i think i will just keep the stock system and get a K&N filter,

i have a K&N going spare if you want it

PM you !

I've just brought a 1987 E30 325i picked it up for $2000,

Has had the top re-built just replaced clutch slave cylinder and figured i might as well do a oil change,

I want to look after this car and was wondering peoples thoughts on oil filters,

Usually i just go Repco or SCA and get a standard RYCO filter,

What your thoughts on these vs a K&N oil filter or other performance brands,

I don't drive like a hooligan on police 10/7 or thrash it around the corners, just cruising to work and home each day.

Also what other thing would people suggest replacing after buying a new car, I've got spark plugs and a fuel filter to install at some stage

Thoughts??

Got mine from repco, they may have to get it in though.

Did you find it pretty good any noticeable difference, I have a pod filter and im contemplating if I make a cold air box and put the pod on or just get a standard K & N to drop in

I know you can buy them online but was just wondering if anybody knows if they are sold in store some where, I live in nelson so we don't have too many performance shops but I haven't really had a good look around.

Cheers

Bit new here hope im doing this right !!

Replaced the slave cylinder on my e30 clutch last night, Getting the slave off was the easy part then i found that the connection to the slave from the hydraulic line was seized most likely been on there for 20+ years, used some LOCTITE freeze and release

This stuff is awesome with some help from the vice grips it came right off !!

Then after getting it all back together (sorry no pics of this part) i found i had a flat battery so off to work with my make shift universal battery charger and she should be full of life by tonight

Buy a one man bleeder from ripco for like $10.

Damm wish i looked at this earlier spent about 30min last night pumping the clutch and ramming a golf club between it and the seat and lots of back and forth, i might go get one anyway don't think i got all the air out, Cheers !

I have heard braided lines make the clutch nicer. Most brake and clutch places can make them up. Just show your old one if they dont have the specs. Fairly simple design. Prob $60-$80

Sweet as ill go have look see what they can do, thanks !

Need a new clutch line for my E30 im replacing the slave cylinder so figured might as well do this too,

Anyone know of braided clutch lines , if not OEM is fine

Sterling Brake & Clutch will sell both

Cheers man i got one from BNT today didnt come with the push rod but should be able to use the old one ! hard part will be trying to bleed the system by myself lol